Research reveals a gap between our expectations of effortless community connection and the reality of 'social labor' required. Discover the four contextual factors that shape belonging and why community initiatives often miss the mark.
The Belonging Disconnect最佳语录
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Meaningful social connection requires considerable 'social labor'—the emotional and practical work of reaching out and maintaining connections—rather than being the effortless, organic experience many imagine.
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I am interested in research that explores what people say that would make them feel more connected to community? Is there a disconnect between what people’s expectations are and what the results indicate when they start to get involved even if not their ideal?
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